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Peru's mangoes face Mexican standoff in the U.S.
Delays for Peruvian mangoes mean they will likely have to compete in the U.S. market at the same time as their Mexican and Guatemalan counterparts, with price falls expected.
March 04 , 2011
Mexico's freeze not over yet
Mexico's fruit industry has suffered another setback with the 32nd cold front of the season.
March 01 , 2011
Italian-owned Chile fruit company to triple exports
Unifrutti Global's Chilean arm refuses to rest on its laurels of successful export growth, with plans to invest in modernizing facilities and building production capacity.
February 25 , 2011
Chile's fruit industry addresses key steps to change
Representatives from Chile's fruit industry met in a recent field trip to discuss the key challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
February 22 , 2011
New Chilean producer announces 'ambitious' export targets
Chilean company Exportadora del Sur has ambitious export targets for its first season of business, as its director calls for apple growers to unite as a committee.
February 21 , 2011
Chile rains dampen grape forecasts
Chile's grape production is still expected to grow this year but will not reach previous forecasts, as a result of abnormal rains earlier this month.
February 18 , 2011
Ecuador offers exporters collateral-free loans after U.S. trade decision
Ecuador has vowed to support fruit farmers with loans of up to US$2 million in the wake of a U.S. Congress decision not to renew a trade agreement with the South American country.
February 17 , 2011
Australia's almond crops drowning in Victoria
Australa's almong-growing region of Sunraysia is inundated with water, leaving farmers in a desperate situation to recover what they can.
February 14 , 2011
Mexico's frost could damage 270 hectares of melon crops
Farmers from Mexico's Matamaros and Viesca municipalities have called on the government for assistance after crops were damaged by frost.
February 07 , 2011
Australia could lose $300M worth of bananas to Cyclone Yasi
The Australian Banana Growers Council (ABGC) has issued a statement showing that 95% of major production was affected in the Tully and Innisfail regions of north Queensland.
February 03 , 2011
